REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04441388 (EThglsnd aDd Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1097718
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
FOR
ESCAPE: COMMUNITY ART IN AcfioN

ESCAPE: COMMUNITY ART Ir4 ACTJON
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI MAY 202S
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Reference and Adrninistrative Details
Report of the Trn5tee5
2to7
Report of the Independent Examiners
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
10
Notes to the Financial Statements
11 to21

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
TRUSTEES
S Walpole (Joint Chair)
P Taylor
L Schmitz (Joint Chair)
S Bell
S Warner {Resigned July 25)
K Davie5
N Mccarthy {Appointed July 24)
COMPANY SECRETARY
N Oldham
REGISTERED OFFICE
The Old Slaughterhouse
Sheep Street
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6EE
REGISTERED COMPANY
NUMBER
04441388 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1097718
Ir4DEPENDENT EXAMif+lERS
TC Murphy Salisbury Ltd
Celixir House. Stratford Business & Technology Park
Innovation Way
Banbury Road
Stratford-upon-Avon
WaTwickshire
CV37 6GZ
BANKERS
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME194JQ

ESCAPE: COMMUNITY ART IN ACTION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
The trustees, who are also director5 of th¢ charity forthe purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the financial
statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting
by Charities.- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing iheir accounts in accordance with the Finwt¢ial
Reporting Standard applicable UK and Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective l January 2015).
OWECTIVES AND A￿1VITIEs
The trustees confm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's generdl guidance on public
benefii when reviewing the Charity'5 aims and objectiyes and in planning activities
Vision
'A world transfornhed by the power of the arts, where every slory is celebrated, every voice is heard, and colnmunities thrive.,
Mission
Our core belief is thai enriching people's lives strengthens our communities.
Escape.- Cotnmunity Art in Action (Ewape Arts) uses arts and heritage to respond to social, health, educational and well-being
needs, thn)ugh integrated sessions and targeted interventions. It offers inclusive a￿esS to high quality, creativ¢ activity to address
isolation and empower individual achievemenl, progression and recogni(itsn.
Escape Arts provides locally led cotTtmunity activilies through innovative ￿h￿l'S delivery, herttage projW￿ fe5tiYal& art and
health initiative5 and celebrations.
Chlef Exeeutive Offjcer (CEO} Report
The financial year 202415 has been an ex¢iting year for all at Escape Artsl We have had lots to celebrate.. from reopening the
Escape Arts and Heritkge Centre to th¢ public for the first time since before ihe pandemic. io our CEO Karen Williams being
warded an MBE in King Charle5 Ill's New Year's Honouts for Services to the community in Warwickshire. On behalf of the
Escape Arts Board of Trnstees and staff team. we would like to dedicate this rewrt to Karen, our incredible leader. Karen co-
founded Escape Arts with Robin Wade in 1997 and has nurtured the charity lo grow and develop for the last 28 years. Karen is a
kind. caring and generou5 person wh05¢ dedtcation to making Warwickshire a better place to live for the whole community knows
no bounds. Her vision, passion and dedication has transfonned many lives our community and is an inspiration to us all. We are
all so proud of her receiving this re￿gnItiOn. it is incredibly well deserved, aThd we look forward to celebrating again with her in
the Autumn when she goes to the palace to receive her MBE!
In July 2024. our CEO Karen William5 and Deputy CEO Niamh Oldham laun¢hed a new Miles for Smiles fi]ndraising campaign.
Karen swam 5.5 Tniles end-to-end of Coniston in the Lake District at]d Niamh walked the 109-mile Cleveland Way with her Dad,
Phil. The campaign wa5 designed to raise awareness of the power￿] connection between physical health and mental health and
raised £1300 to support Escape Arts, core creative programme. This ￿ltiative was hugely rewarding f(Trr both Karen and Niamh
and inspsred a 2025 campaign with E￿ape Arts Volunteers Hattie Throssell and Joe Moore and has led to exciting partnership
work with Strarford ParkTUTh in the financial year 202516.
In October 2024, Escape Arts were proud to receive Highly Com]nended for Community Support at the Strarford Herald Business
& Tourism Awards, which gave u5 another chance to celebrate with our amazing community. This award makes us rellect on how
very proud we are of our Escape Arts team and our creative communities. We are so lucky to work alongside such incredible
people, organi5ations and businesses. It's so important thai the impact of the work we do in improving mental health and
w¢llbeiTJg is recogni5ed and this award Yalidates the value of the work we do.
In NovembeT 2024, we were delighted to receive a three-year grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop a People's
Archive.. a social history of Stratford-upon-Avon Shining a spotlight on local siories and local voices. The People'5 Archive will
be an accessible digital platfomi that amplifies community voice and will bring local stories to life through video£ Songs and
other creative methimlsl In the last twelve rnonths. we have been collating Escape Art5, current archive and delivering creative
engagement workshops with our community groups and partners. supported by two International Internships with the University
of Wan¥ick. There will be lots of opportunitie5 for the wider community to get involved in developing the archive in the financial
year ahead.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Continutd
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MAY 2025
We have continued to extend our public art and heritage installations in the last twelve months through our Herilage In Unu5uuI
Places trail in Stratford-upon-Avon. We have addressed local need and concem for ihe empty shops in our town by utilÈsing the
windLlWS to share visual artwork. local stories and heritage images across five empty units, including the window5 at the former
Briiish Home Stores on Bridge Street. This project will extend beyond the current financial year as we ¢ODtinue to bring creative
work into places where people live. work. eat and shop.
In April 2025, we were delighted to reopen the Escape Arts & Heritage Centre to the public for th¢ first time since before the
pandemic, showcasing our community art and heritage work that celebrates local people, place and stories. The venue has been
closed since 2020 as we focused our resources on supporting our community groups through the pandemic and our ￿e0￿nIng
CL)incided with our tenth anniversary of opening the building. We celebrated in true Escape Arts style with a big birthday party.
featuring perfomances from local musitians and organisalions and creative activities led by our volunteer5. We look forward to
welcoming new visitors io the Escape Arts & Heritage Cen(re across the next financial yearl
In the last twelve months. we were delighted to welcome Nicola Patterson. Holly Gorn¢, Fiona Henderson, Kathryn Hill and Evie
Minney to the team. Nicola joins the team as our Volunieer CoordinaioT. SUPPOrting our team of 82 volunteeTS acTOSS the county.
Holly joins the team as a Project Support Worker. supporting our Arts Award and Strafford Escape community groups. Fiona,
Kathryn and Evie have all joined the team io support our People's Archive three-year project.. Fiona leads the tearn as Heritage
Programme Coordinator. supported by Kathryn 3s ComTnunity EngageTnent Facilitator and Evie as Digital Heritage Apprentice.
Welcome to Ihe (eam Nicola. Holly. Fiona, Kathryn and Eviel
Escape Arts CEO. Deputy CEO & Trustees were delighted to welcome Nick Mccarthy to the Board for a three-year temi in July
2024. Nick was previously employed by Escape Arts a8 a Project Coordinator until May 2024 and brings unique insights and
personal knowledge of our Community ￿0upS and beneficiaries to the Board. Welcome to the Board. Nickr
We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of staff members who have left Escape Arts in the last twelve months. We
sadly said goodbye to Rakha Madahar and Kunjan Ru55ell in October 2024, who both led our Social Brew creative community
project in Nuneaton. Both Rakha and Kunjan tnade a tre¥nendous ilnpact on the lo￿1 community in Hilltop and Caldwell whi15t
running the Social Brew project and we would like to thank them for their hard work, dedication and enthusiasm whilst delivering
this project. Rakha and Kunjan are both incredibly talented Art15t4 and we look forward to working with both Rakha and Kunjan
again in an Artist capacity at our community group5 in Stratford and Nuneaton.
Like many small charities in the UK in the1&8t twelve months. we have faced a combination of diminishing income and rising
costs, alongside increased demand for our services. Donations have fallen as our communities contend with ihe ongoing cost-of-
sving crisis. while cotnpetilion for grants and fi￿ding has increased. We remain committed to delivering our mission and we are
actively exploring new funding opportunities, partnerships. and cost-5aving measures to ensure we maintain our long teTrn
financial stability.
As we conclude this year's repor¢ we would like to Say a big thank you to all those who have supported us throughout the year.
Our achievements would not be possible without the dedication of oyr volunteers. the commitment ol'our partneTS, the generosity
of our ￿nders. and the engagement of the cornmuniti¢s we serve. Your continued support not only sustains our programmes but
also enables us to expand our reach, preserve local storics, and delivtr creative opportunities thai enrieh lives and strengthen OUT
local community. We look forward to building on thi5 year'5 successes the fiTtancial year ahead to ensure thai Escap¢ Arts
continues to rnake a meaningful and lasting impact.
Karen Williams CEO & Niamh Oldham Deputy CEO

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REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES
ContlDued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MAY 2025
ACTIVITIES 202&21125
In shaping our objectives for the y¢ar and planning our activities. the Trustees have considered the Charity ComJnission's guidance
on public benefit. The charity relies mainly on grants and donations to cover it5 operating costs. The Trustees have considered the
acce55ibility of the activiti¢s for those on low income. so no fees are charged to indkviduals for the core a¢tivities offered. However,
following a consultation with ben¢ficiarie5, Escape Arts has a donation Process for those who can 2ffoTd to donate towards delivery
costs.
Projeet Delivery Figures
Delivered 341 artist-led sessions to our community as part of our core programme. We have also taken part in ten community
festivals and events, including Stratford Pride, Warwickshire Pride Festival, Warwickshire Open Sludios. Nuneaton Festival
of Arts. Shakespeare's Birthday, Strdrford Pursuits Festival. Nuneaton Wellb¢ing for Life Festival and Herilage Open Days.
Supported 2,403 individual participants across our communtty programme. including families, older people. young people,
people wilh physical disabilities. people who are neurodiverse. people who have been displaced and people experÈencing
mental ill health and social isolation.
Volunteer Support- 82 volunteers have given 3108 hours to the charity, with an in-kind va]ue of £31,080 in 2024-5.
Volunte¢r support has now reached prtrpandemic level5.
Key Flagship Adult Activitie5
Stratford & Nuneaton Escape- weekly artist-led sessions for inclusive adult group5. working towards projects on a range or
ans & heriiage themes.
Paper Moon- monihly artist-led sessions supporting adults with learning disabilities and their carer's.
Nourish & Flourish - outdoor wellbeing gToup f￿UsIng on gardening, planting and nature. The wup meets weekly at the
beautiful Lifeways Garden in Stratford-upon-Avon from April to October.
Multigenerational Programmes
Veterans and Interesting Pensioners (VJPS}- monthly volunteer-led session5 SUPPOrting Veterans and older people. meeting
at Stratford Town Football Club.
Platforni I Crafts- weekly creative upcycling group meeting at The Station Gallery, Nuneaton.
Nuneaton In Stitch¢s- a creative volunteer-led textile group based at The Station Gallery in Nuneaton. meeiing every two
weeks.
Strarford In Stitches- the Nuneaton In Stit¢he5' South Warwickshire sister projecL this creative volunt¢er-l¢d textile group
meet weekly at The Escape Arts & Heritag¢ Centre.
Arts & Heritage Hub- weekly droTrin wami hub in Stratford-upon-Avon. featuring free creative activities and cooking
workshop5.
Ytsuth Pnjgramme
Young Creatives- weekly sessions giving young people the opportunity to engage with the local art community and create a
portfolio of work showcasing creative skill development & knowledge. working towards their Arts Award qualification.
Work Experience - supported work ¢xperience framework for yOLmg peopl¢.
Outreaeh Programme
Surprise Santa'Grotto-on-the-Go' Visits- impattful aT]nual project that transf0rn15 the E%ape Arts Yan it)to a'Grotto-on-the-
go,, visiting families experienting hard5hÈp at Christmas. In December 2024, we vi51ted 120 families. including 234 children,
over I I days, our highest ever participaiory figures for the Santa project. This show5 the tncreasing number of familie5
needing sUPPOrt at Christmas as the Cost-of-Living Crisis worsens.
International Internships with Warwick University- online community heritag£ engagement and developmenl projects
supporting Escape Atts, People's Archive, working with students in July 2024 aDd March 2025.

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REPORT OF THE TRVSTEES
Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
CelebratorylPromotion41 EyhibitlODS & Events
A key part of Escape Arts work 15 to contribute to local community events and Celebrdte the achievements of our participants.
Over the past year Escape Arts has collaborated with local organisations to contribute to..
Warwickshire Open Studios- community exhibition showc&8ing work completed by participants gs part of the Double
Negative project wtth Artist Jonny Nitholds in June 2024. Work including intergenerational sketch work. dioramas and
Jonny's famous Big Gobs PuppetsT
Strarford Pride- annual march and picnic in Straiford-upon-Avon celebrating pride and inclusivity.
Warwickshire Pride Festival- annual Tna￿h and festival in LeaTnington Spa celebrating pride and inclusivity.
Heritage Open Day5- annual heritage engagement festival showcasing hidden heritage and local storie5.
Shakespeare's Birthday- annual community event in Stratford-upon-Avon celebrating Strdrford's most famous fomer
resident. Escape Arts deliver community engagement activities as part of this town initiative.
Nuneaton Wellbeing For Life Festival- community event showcasing he&lth and wellbeing opportunities in Nuneaton and
stsm)unding ateas.
Commissiolled Projects:
Stratford Pursuits Festival - communtty festival celebrating local organisations and culture. In 2025, we Worked with Artist
Ros Ingrdm who mentored our Young Creatives member Jess Parsons to lead a big build activity of Toothles5 the Dragon.
Social Brew- comrnission by Hilltop & Caldwell Big Local to deliver weekly creative activities at the Hilltop Community
Hub.
Art Fridays- creative activities during the summer holidays in 2024 at Rother Street Market in Stratford-upon-Avon.
commissioned by LSD Promotions.
HistoriL Buildings Trust- to support Escape Arts, Heriloge Jn Places trdil.
Porterbrook- Stratford's Lost Railway exhibition reimagined by Artist Phil Williams for Porterbrook's annual Rail Live
event.
Funding Stakeholder5:
In 2024-25, Escape Arts was supported with grdnt5 from..
Community Rail
Foyle Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
GJW Turner Trust
Heart of England Community Foundation
Helen Hamlyn Trust
Lifeways Charity
National Lottery- Awards for All
National Lottery- Heritage Fund
Patrick Trust
Souter Charitabl¢ Trust
Strdtford District Coun¢TI
Stratford Town Trust
Strdtford Youth Collective
The 29 May 1961 Ch2ritable Trust
Trinity College London
Warwi¢kshir¢ County Council
Warwick District Council
W.E.D Charitable Trust
Escape Arts would like to acknowledge and thank all of our funder5 and stakeholders who provided advice and funding to enable
the Charity to carry out its charitsble objectives.

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REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES
Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
In June 2025, we were delighted to have been awarded with a Garfield Weston Award. Th¢ Weston Award has brought nattonal
recognition to Escape Arts and comes with a grant from the Garficld Weston Foundation and expert 5UPPOrt from award partners
Pilotlight UK. This couldn't come ac a be(ier tiTne as we strengthen our creative health work across Warwickshire. Through
winning the award. we have gained access to Pilotlight's 360 programme, which will provide nine-months of support to our
leadership team from Pilotlight meniors. including fundraising and long-terni strategy development. This will be simply
trdnsforniational for the financial year ahead. Thank you so much io the Garfield Weston Foundation and Pilotlight UKI
Plan5 are already underway for our 202516 creative h¢alth programme. We are very excited to ¢ontinue our work on the People's
Archsve and start building the platfomi alongside our local community. Our CEO Karen Williams and Deputy CEO Niamh
Old)am are also platming their 2026 Miles for Smil¢s fundraiser, after the huge success of this initiative in 2025 whicl) raised
£5000. We hav¢ exciting plans to scale this initiative thro￿gh our partnership netWtsTk, including new projecis with StratFord
Parkrun, Stratford Men's Walking & Talking & Strarford Town TrusL
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Trustees confirn) thatthey have complied with th¢irduty in Section 4 ofthe Charities Act 2011 to have due regardto th¢ Charity
Cornmission's general guidance on ptsblic benefit.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Statement of Financial Activities
The results for the year are contained in the StateTnent of Financial Activitie9. The net surplus for the year £2,698 (2024.. sU￿lUs
£31,804) and comprised total incoming re50urc¢s of £309,411 (2024-. £368,401) 8]]d total resources expended of £306,713 (2024=
£336,597)
At 31" May 2025 total reserves were £207,680 (2024- £204.982) of which £28,863 (2024.. £50.667) represented unrestricted funds.
Reserve5 Policy
The Trustees have set policies relating to both Unrestricted Reserve levels and to cash to ensure both beneficiaries and staff can be
protected against short tem] adverse eeonomic fluctuations. In ihe case L)f Unresthcted Reserves this has been Set at a minimurn of
£15,000 with a target of £50.000. In the case of cash, Et has been set al the equivalent of two months aveTage expen5e5.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its goveming documenL a memorandum and article5 of association, and constitutes a limited company,
limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Amendments were passed by Special Resolution in January 2021 to
update ihe goveming document to bring it more in line with current law and reflect ihe Charity CoTnmissions' template gerning
document.
Recrnitment and appointtDent of new trustees
The trustees may appoint a person who is willing to act io be a Trustee either to fill a vacancy or to increase the skills of the board.
The number of Trustees shall not be 1¢s5 than three but (unless otherwis¢ deterniined by ordinary resolution) shall no( be subject to
any maximum.
Where vacancies arise, after submitting a curriculum vitae, suitable applicants are interview¢C following which a
recomrnendatson is made to the full Board. Uptsn appoinlm¢nL the new TTUStee undertakes an induction programme.
We re¢ogni5e the value of a diverse board and are proud of the diversity represented by our TTUStees. The Board see5 diversity in
all its fortlls and when deciding how to recruit trustees, ron5ideralion is given on how to attract a diverse wol of candidates with
appropriate skills seL

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
Recruittnent and appDintmeDt of Dew trustses (eoMtlThued}
Nick Mccarthy was appointed a5 a Trustee in July 2024 and Samantha Warner resigned as Trustee in July 2025.
Under the memorandum and articles of association, the charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit.
The Board of Trustees meet quarterly for full board meetings, with quarterly subcommittee meetings to manage Operdtions.
Finance policy and Human Resourees.
The Chief Executive is appointed by the Trnstees to manage the day-to-day operation of the charity. The Chief Executive Officer
and Programme Managers meet regularly to track existing project delivery and actÈon ￿thre plans and development of project
progression.
These action plans contribute to the Board of Trustees Management Report which is presented at full meetings.
The Management Report clearly pres¢nts information on each of the pn)jects, including financial status. participation and reSOu￿e5,
including the appointment of sessional workers. At these meetings the project budget and financial forecasting is Confimied and
agreed. giving updates of new income/expenditur¢ and forecasts which are tlviewed and re-allocated. It is wiihin these budgets
that the Chief Executive oificer deliver5 the agreed programmes.
The Report also addre5se5 action points for discussion with Trustees. These action points relate to project progwe55ion and often
require Trustee decision. for which a voting 5ySteTn operdtes. The Board work within the operational structures of its Memorandum
and Articles. which setout clearprocedure5 fororganisation meetings and decision ￿aking. All meetings are minuted iTa accordance
to our Company and Charity wuirernents.
The Chief Executive Officer has quarterly meetings with programme managers and c(￿￿rInat0rS to plan progrd¥n development and
provide supervision of roles for all staff, to evaluate project delivery, feed-back OTJ Trustee decisions. Occasionally issues may arise
for which professional advice És sought, in Such case5. identified professional persons wtll be invited to the TTUStee Meeting. Votes
directly relating to the Chief Executive Offi¢er are passed in their absence.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees {who are also the directors of Escape: Community Art in Action for the purposes of COEnpany law) are responsible for
preparing the Report of the Trustees andthe financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards {United Kingdom GeDeTally Accepted A￿oUntIng Practice).
Company law require5 the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial yearwhich give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the charitable cotnpany and of the tncoming resources aTJd application of resources, including the income and
expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustee5 are required to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consi51ently:
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
rnake judgements and estimates that are reasonabl¢ and prudent-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable
company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for ke¢ping proper accounting records which di￿lose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial
position of the charitable company and to enable ihem to ensure that the financial statements cornply with the Companies Ac(2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of ihe charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
202$ and 5Tgned on its behalf by:
Approved by order of the of trn5tee5 on 17
S Walpole
Joint Chair of Trustees
Mrs L Schmitz- Joint Chair of Trn5t¢es
S Bell- Trustee Treasurer

REPORT OFTHE IIYDEPEf4DENT EXAMINERS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
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IndepeThdeDt examiner's report to the trustees of EseApt: Community Art in Aetion ('the Company,)
I report to th¢ charity trustees on my examination of the account5 of the Company for the year ended
31 May2025.
Responsibilities and b3sis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and algo its director5 for the purposes of cornpany law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 {'the 2006 A¢t').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your
charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Ace). In carying out
my examination I have followed ihe Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b)
of the 2011 Act.
Independent eyaminer's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirnj that no matters have Come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kepl in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act- or
the accounts do not accord with those records- or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement thai the account5 give a tru¢ and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination. or
the accounts have not been prepared in a￿OrdanCe with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounÈing and reporting by charitie5 lapplicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be dÈxwn in this report in order to enable a proper under￿anding of the accounts io be
reached

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
fuDds
Ullre5tricted
fund
Rtttrieted
futtds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
19.703
19.703
22.141
Charitsble activities
Grant5 received for projects
Other trading activities
Investment income
266.078
266,078
20.039
325,910
18.659
20.039
3.591
Total
43,333
266,078
309,411
368,401
EXPE]YDJTURE ON
Charitable activities
Grants and other income received f(Trr projects
241.591
306.713
336 597
Totxl
65,122
241.591
306.713
336,597
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(21,789)
24,487
2,698
31,804
Transfers between lunds
17
5)
Net movement in funds
(21,8041
24.502
2,698
31,804
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brO￿ght forward
50,667
154,315
204,982
173,178
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
28.863
178,817
207 680
204.982

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BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 MAY 2025
2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12
123.121
149.055
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtor5
Cash at bank
13
126,488
128,318
25,521
151.977
254.806
177,498
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one y¢ar
14
{170247)
(121.571)
NET CURRENT (LIABILITIES)IASSETS
84,559
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
207.680
204,982
NET ASSETS
207 680
204.982
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted fvnds
28,863
178.817
50,667
154,315
TOTAL FUNDS
207 680
204.982
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
relating to small charitable companies.
For the financial year ended 31° May 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006
relating to small companies.
No members have required the cornpany to obtain an atjdii of its a¢counts for the year ended 31. May 2025 in accordance with
section 476 of ihe Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements ofthe Act with respect to the accounting records
and for the preparation of the accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with provision5 applicable to companies subject to th¢ small companies, regime.
The financial statemcnts were approved by the B(wd of Trustees on 17
2DzI and were signeil on ils behalf by..
Mrs S Walpole
Joint Chair of Trnstees
Mrs L Schmitz- Joint Chair of Tjwstees
S Bell- Trnstee Treasurer
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of prep#rimg the fiDancial statements
The Iinancial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have be¢n prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. stsiement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective l January 2015),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies Act 2006. The financial sratements
have been prepared under tho historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to ihe funds. it is probable
that the iD¢ome will be received and th¢ amount be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities arc recognised as expendÈlure 85 soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that
expendithre. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in Settlement and the aTnount of the
obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
hecidinKs that aggregate all cost related to the cat¢gory. Where eosts cannot be directly attributed to particular headings
Ihey have been allocated to activities on a basis ¢on5ÈStent with the use of resources.
Tangible fi%ed assets
Tangible fixed assets are ststed at C05t les5 depreciation. Only individual tangible r￿ed assets ¢05ting £l.000 or More are
apitali5ed.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order (o write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Improvements to propety
Fixmres and fittings
Motor vehicles
Co¥nput¢r equipment
over the tern) of the lease
25Q/o on straight line basis
250/0 on straight line basis
- 25Vo on straight line basis
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bbnk and in hand are basic financial assets and include eash in hand. deposits held at call with banks and bank
overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within L)orrowings in currcnt liabilities.
FinaNci81 Instruments
The ¢ompany has elected io apply the provisions of Section I I 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Secti(Trn 12 '0ther
Fsnancial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financitil instruments.
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes p8ty to the contractual provisions of the
instrument. All financial asset5 and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price. The charity only has financial
assets and liabilities which qualify as basic fmancial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially measured at
trdnsaction value and subsequently Tneasured at their settlement value.
Taxation
The charity is exempt frotn corporation t&x on its charitable activities.
Fund aecountlNg
Unresthcted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes withtn the objecis of the charity. Restrictions arise
when specifi¢d by the donor or when fi￿d5 are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included tn the notes to th¢ financial staternents.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MAY 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CODtinued)
Grnnt incorne and lottery awards
GTants received are credited to income in the period to which they relate.
OperatiThg leases
Rentals payable under opeming lea￿ a￿ charged in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 as incurred.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2025
2024
Donations
22,141
OTHER TRADING AcfJviTIES
2025
2024
Events, workshops and commissions
Hire of building
12,360
7,679
13,690
4,969
20,039
18,659
INVESTMENT INCOME
2025
2024
Deposit account interest
3,591
1.691
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NOTES TO THE Fif4ANCIAL STATEMEIYTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI MAY 2024
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Activity
Grants received for projecls
Granis Teceived for projects
Grants received for pmjects
Grants received for projects
Grants received for projects
Grdnt5 received for projects
Grdnts received for projects
Grants received for projects
Grants received for project5
Grants received for projects
Grants received for projects
Art Friends Warwickshire
Arts Council England
Community RaiilWCC
Cross County TrainslWCC
Foyle Foundation
Garfield W¢ston Foundation
GJW Tumer
Heart of England Comtnunity Foundation
Helen Hamlyn Trust
Ltfeways Charity
Municipal Charities of Strarford upon
Avon
National Grid
National Lottery- Awards for All
National Lottery- Community Fund
National Lottery- Heritage Fund
Patrick Tn]st
Sir John Middl¢more Charitable Trust
Souter Charitable Trust
Sport England
Stratford Town Trust
Strafford upon Avon District Council
Stratford Youth Collective
The 29 May 1961 Charitable Trust
Think Active Community Fund
Trinity College London
Warwickshire County Council
Warwick District Council
W.E.D. Charitable Trust
West Midlands Trdins/LNWR
WRCC
YMCA George Willtam College
1,990
46,996
5.804
5.000
6,146
10,000
18,333
.000
30,775
3,0(M)
4.375
13,333
7,694
3.125
2,5(K)
Grants received for projects
Grdllts received for projects
Grants received for proj¢cts
Grants received for projects
Granls received for project5
Grants received for projects
Grants received for projects
Grants received for projects
Grants received for projects
Grdnts received for projects
GTants received for projects
Grants received for projects
Grants receivcd for projects
Grants received for projects
Grants received for projects
Grants received for projects
Grdnts received for projects
Grants received foT prOj￿ts
Grant5 received for projects
Grant5 received for projects
9,573
6,942
94.545
19.955
97.082
1,000
1.000
833
1.167
2,700
36.439
22.978
21.709
9,621
7.917
51,405
2.083
987
995
105
9,935
398
26.122
1.592
417
583
835
1,000
2.000
266,078
325,910
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MAY 2025
CHARITABLE AcrtVITY COSTS
2025
2024
Session and event costs
Premises costs
Administration costs
Artists. staff and consultants. costs
Depreciation of fixed assets
CDvernan£e Costs:
Examination and accountsncy fees
9.795
14,587
16.835
236,744
25.932
13.868
14,194
12.603
266,801
25,931
2.820
306,713
3.200
336,597
SUPPORT COSTS
2025
2024
Governance costs
2,820
3.200
Govemance costs aTe funded by restricted & unrestricied wi income.
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Nei incorne/(expenditure) is stated after charging..
2025
2024
Operating lease- property
Depreciation-owned assets
5,068
25.932
6.125
25.932
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
None of the TTUStee5 received any remuneration or oiher benefits during eith¢r the current year or previous year.
Trustees, expeM5es
There were no expenses ret]nburs¢d to TtU5tees dLtring the year (2024.. Nil).
io.
STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension
187,284
8,349
3,211
198.844
217,928
10,361
4,067
232.356
The average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees during the year was as follows..
2025
2024
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMEf4TS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI MAY 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
Unrestrieted
fund
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total funds
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donation5 and legaci¢s
Other Support Grants
Charitable activiti¢5
Grants received for proj¢¢ts
Other trading activitie5
Investment income
22,141
22.141
325,910
325.910
18.659
1.691
18,659
1,691
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Grdnts and oiher income received for projects
42.491
325.910
368401
6.488
330.109
336,597
Tot31
6.488
330,109
336,597
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE}
Transfers between funds
36.003
{4,199)
2,229
31,804
2.229
Net movemellt fuDds
38,232
(6,428)
31.804
RECONCILIATION OF FUJYDS
Totsl fllnd5 brought forward
12,435
160,743
173,178
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
50.667
154,315
204,982
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-CONTIP4VED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
12.
TANCIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements FiXt￿reS and
to property
rittimgs
Motor
vehicles
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At l June 2024
Additions
Disposals
229.896
31,812
43.078
8,(H)3
312,789
At 31 May 2025
229,896
31,812
8.003
312,789
DEPRECIATION
At l June 2024
Charge foryear
On disposal
97.440
14.720
31.367
445
26,924
10,769
8,003
163,734
25.934
At 31 May 2025
112160
31,812
8.(K)3
189668
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 May 2025
117736
5,385
123,121
At l June 2024
132456
445
149 055
13.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Other debtors
Prepayment5 and accrued income
536
125 952
7.184
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
Deferred income
PAYE
Pension Fund
5.122
3.700
158.094
2.402
929
8,150
6,253
104,149
2,190
829
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MAY 2025
15.
OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable opernting leases fall due 18 follow5.'
2025
2024
Expiring..
Within one year
Between two and five years
2,065
7,400
792
16.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2025
2024
Unrestricted
fllnds
Restricted
runds
Totsl funds
Total funds
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
668
38.932
(10.737)
122,453
215.874
(159.510)
123,121
254,806
(170247)
149,055
177.498
(121,5711
28.863
178.817
207,680
204.982
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YE
R ENDED31 MAY 2025
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net movement
f￿ndS
Transfer
between funds
At 1.6.24
At 31.5.25
UMTestricted funds
General fund
21.789
15
Restricted funds
Platfomi I Cralts
Escape Arts & Heritage C¢ntre
Strdtford Districi Council R¢start
WCC On the Move
Escape Cencre Redevelopment
Escape Centre Ramp
Jubilee Youth Sports
Universal Youih Delivery
Tracks of Our Lives
Arts Award Access Fund
Grow Cook CrEATe
Souter Chariiable Trust
Core Community Support
Paper Moon
The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust { l )
W.E.D. Charitable Trust
Dangerous Craftsl
Station Gallery Improvements
Music in Hospitals
Inclusive Communities
Garfjeld Weston
Extraordinary Lives
Heritage in Unusual Places
Foyle Foundatio
Patrick Trust
GJW Turner Trnst
Helen Hamlyn TTUSt
The Peoples Archive of Strarford
The 29 May 1961 Charitable Trust (2)
Community Climate and Nature
1,476
76,493
735
(1.476)
(8.5(N))
(82)
67,993
653
53,182
2.045
240
(5.909)
(227)
{240)
(197)
632
(495)
(2.679)
(833)
(11.867)
{982)
(2.083)
(417)
(639)
{850)
(189)
1.562
(958)
47.273
1.818
{1971
(632)
495
2.679
833
11,867
982
2.083
417
1.000
835
189
(1,562)
958
361
15
60.653
60,653
264
264
Total restricted fuNd5
154.315
24.487
178,817
Totsl funds
204.982
2.698
207,680
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NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movements in funds, included in the above are a8 follows-.
IDcoThing
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
43.333
65.122
21.789
Restricted funds
Platfom) I Crdfts
Escape Arts & Heritage Centre
Stratford District Council Restart
WCC On the Move
E%ape Centre Redevelopment
Escape Centre Ramp
Jubilee Youth Sport5
Universal Youth Delivery
Tracks of Our Lives
Arts Award Access Fund
Crow. Cook. CrEA Te
Souter Charitable Trust
Core Community Support
Paper Moon
The 29 May Charitable Trust
W.E.D Charitabl¢ TTUSt
Dangerous Craftsl
Station Gallery Itrtprovements
Music in Hospitals
Inclusive Communities
Garfield Weston
Extraordinary Lives
Herita¥e in Unusual Pla¢es
Foyle Foundation
Patrick Trnst
GJW Turner Trnst
Helen Hamlyn Trnst
The Peoples Archive of Stratford
Th¢ 29 May 1961 Charitable Trust (2)
Community Climate and Naiu
(1,476)
(8,500)
{82)
(9.435)
(5.909)
(227)
(240)
(9,818)
(5.514)
(600)
(7.054)
(2.000)
(34,845)
{982)
{5,000)
(1.000)
(1,139)
(850)
{587}
129.213)
{19,291)
(19.955)
(19,900)
(10,tK)O)
{i.000)
{i.000)
(3.000)
(36,429)
{5,1)00)
(1.545)
(1,476)
(8.500)
(82)
9,435
(5,909)
1227)
1240)
{197)
632
(495)
(2,679)
1833)
(11.867)
(982)
{2.083)
(417)
1639)
{850)
{189)
1,562
(958)
9.621
6,146
105
4.375
1,167
22,978
2,917
583
500
398
30.775
18J33
19.955
19,900
10.O(M)
1.000
1,000
3.000
97,082
5,(H)O
1.809
60.653
264
Totsl restricted funds
266,078
1241,591)
24.487
Totsl funds
309,411
306,713
2.698
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
17.
MOVEMEf4T IN FUNDS- Continued
Movements from restricted to unrestricted ￿ftds are comprised of the following".
Internal transfer5 for project costs including venue hire, equipment hire, media bus hire, administralion and
other awed tosts relating to full project recovery.
The transfer of any balance remaining on completion ora restricted project, with the full pemiission of each
donor.
Flagship Projeet Aetlvities
Platform I Crafts- A creative upcycling wmmunity project based at The Station Gallery on Platform I
of Nuneaton Station, fi￿ded by Warwickshire County Councillors, Heart of England Foundation.
Groundwork5 and Nuneaton and Bedworth Bgrough Council.
Escape Arts & Heritsge Centre- Redevelopment in 2014115 of a derelict building to house Escape's Arts
& Heritage Centre. providÈng space for workshop sessions, comrnunity engagement and a programme of
quarterly exhibitions & events. Funded by Stratford Town Trust.
Stratford District Council Restsrt GrnDt- Pandemic supw)rt package to fund the costs of adapting spaces
& 5¢rvi¢es because of the pandemic.
WCC On the Move- WaTwick County Council grant to fi￿d the purchase of a new community van and a
proj￿1 Co-ordinator For 12 tnonths.
Escape Centre Redevelopment- Warwickshire County Council Social Impact funding to suppon capital
works including the extension of, & alterations to. the layoul of the Escape Centre building thereby
improving accessibility & enabling increased capacity.
Escape Centre Ramp - Capital funding from the Bruce Wake Charitable Trust for the provision of a
pernianent disabled ramp ai the Escape Arts & Heritage Centre.
Jubiltt Youth Sports- Sport England Platinum Jubilee Activity Fund Award to supkx)rt the provision of
Sports activities over a 6-rnonth period for Stratford YO￿th Clubs.
Universal Youth Delivery- Stratford Youth Collective funding to support the developmenL Staffing and
nning costs of the new youth hub at the Ministry.
Traeks of Our Llves- Community RaillWCC funding to support the ereation of public infomed
community art
Arts Aivard Aeee55 Fund- Trinity College giant ￿ndIng to help local young people ¥ain Arts Award
qualifications by embedding Arts Award delivery and support into ihe new youth provision.
Grow Cook CreEATe-12-month funding provided by Lifeways Charity to support people with
moderate to severe mental ill-healih alongside learning disabiliiies learn gardening ski115 at Lifeways
Garden in Strarford upon Avon.
Souter Ch*ritsbl¢ TThst- Funding by the Souter Charitsble Trust to 51tpport core cos15 during 2024.
Core Comrnunity Support- Stratford Town Trust funding to support core costs in 2024.
Paper Moon- Warwick County Council Councillots ￿ants to support Escape's Paper Moon mLinthly
CO]nTnunity arts project sessions for adults with learning disabilities, thetr familie5 and carer5 and
volunteers.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
R THE YEAR EtYDED 31 MAY 2025
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- coNtiThued
The 29, May 1961 Charitsble Trnst (l)- A grant to support core c()sls.
W.E.D Charitable Trust- A grant to support core costs during 2024
Dangerous Crafts! _ Warwick County Council Councillor5 grant to support community arts project
sessions in Nuneaton.
Station Gallery lrnprovements- Funding from West Midlands Trains to support the red￿0￿￿tIOn of the
Escape Gallery at Nuneaton Railway Station following a ceiling collapse.
Musie In Hospita15- A 5-month. Warwick District Council grant to develop a pilot project comprising of
live TllU5iC provision on the wards at Warwick Hospital for stsff. patients and visitors to 5UPPOrt well-being
and provid¢ a distrdction from the hospital environment.
Inelusive CotllmutkitRes.' Extraordinary Lives- funding provided by the Heart of Englan￿ Inclusive
Communities Fund to support Escape's artistic prograrnlne.
Garfield Weston- A contribution by the Garfield Weston Foundation towards core costs in 2024
ExtrnordiN4ry Lives-A National Lottery- Awards for All grant to support a 9-Tnonth creative mental
health project. https.'/lWww.e￿apearts.Org.UkIeXaMpIes-of-0llr-work
Heritage in UDusual Plaees-A 9-monÈh. Stratford-on-Avon District Council funded, creative health
project, leading to an innovative heritage trdil celeb￿ting people & places across the town.
Foyle FoundatiOD- A ￿ant to support core costs tn the year ended 31" May 2025.
Patrick Trust- A grdnt to support core costs.
GJW TurDer Trust- A grdnt to support core costs.
HeleD H&mlyn Trust- A grant to support core cib#S during 2024
The Peoples Archive of Stratford-upon-AvoTh- Funding provided by the National Lottery Heritage
Fund to SUPPOrt the delivery of a 36-month community engagement pmject.
The 291h May 1961 Charitable Trust (2)- A granl to SUp￿)rt core costs.
Community Climate alld Nature- A &month, Strdrford-upon-Avon District Council funded projecL
based at Lifeways Garden.
18.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related paty transartions during the year.
19.
STATUS
Escape.. Community Art in Action 15 a company limited by guarantee not having any share Capital
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